2006-08-15 18:25:52 · 24 answers · asked by Cody 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Many people suffer from this. There's probably a lot that you're not telling. You could go see a therapist. You could paint your night terror or try writing about it. The later two gets it out of your head and de-emotionalizes it. helping you sleep. What do you think you should do?
2006-08-21 19:28:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gettin terrors at night has nuthn to do with ur age ..even men over 50 face the same problem...and it is said that men get more slep terrors than females.
Sleep Terrors are characterized by sudden wakening, agitation, sweating, and increased heart rate and blood pressure. The person typically sits up, appears terrified, emits a scream and is inconsolable for a short time. Sleep terrors usually last from 30 seconds to three minutes and may be accompanied by sleepwalking. The attacks usually occur during deep sleep in the first third of the night, but can also occur during daytime naps. Unlike the experience of nightmares, there is usually no recall of terrifying images. Sleep terrors can occur from childhood on, and males tend to be affected more often than females. Sleep terrors in children are usually not associated with psychopathology and tend to disappear in adolescence. Psychopathology is common in adults suffering from sleep terrors. The prevalence of this condition is relatively low, and its incidence is often associated with a family history. Polysomnographic monitoring can diagnose sleep terrors.
Treatment: Treatment may be unnecessary when episodes are rare. In more severe cases, medication can be helpful in suppressing the attacks. Psychotherapy and the practice of stress reduction techniques may also be effective.
Yoga might also help
For more info check out this site http://www.utoronto.ca/psychservices/sleep.htm#sleepterrors
2006-08-23 15:50:01 · answer #2 · answered by Daniella 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Age has nothing to do with it. Night terrors usual can be trace back to childhood. There something in your past that cause the terrors something you block from you mind or just do not what to take care of. See a counsel asap to help getting it out of you, see doctor to see about getting help to sleep. Night terrors are the mind way of trying to bring something up so you care of it.Seek help. There are thing you can do to help yourself at home listen to music like nature sound, use scent to help relax you it may sound weird but will help, try meditation too
2006-08-19 16:36:19 · answer #3 · answered by RLC 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
maybe you are experiencing post traumatic syndrome.....I am not a doc but this happened to me 20 years ago. I was in a horrible car wreck...with 2nd and 3rd degree burns. At the time I didn't get counseling as I thought I was fine........It all came back to haunt me about 6 months later. Just get to a good psychiatrist.....never a "counselor or PhD" They are just not qualified to make a good diagnosis...nice people but not MD's.
It may also be something you consciously really don't remember that was traumatic.
2006-08-22 14:38:11 · answer #4 · answered by Cassie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mental Health is not a dirty word! Start with your local mental health dept. to get the proper direction on finding a therapist to help you. This is usually due to a traumatic event that tends to be suppressed thereby leaving you clueless as why it occurring. Sometimes discussion works however it is not uncommon to have hypnosis make a breakthrough to resolve the issue. Good luck!
2006-08-23 15:15:34 · answer #5 · answered by cameraman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is likely normal due to some trauma you have experienced in your life time. I am 38 years old, and still suffer from nigt terrors. Good luck.
2006-08-23 04:59:28 · answer #6 · answered by Robster01 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how long have you been having this experience dude? if it's some sort of dreams that tend to continue one night after the other, perhaps it has something to do with a problem which you are negating, or not noticing. If it is greatly affecting you during evenings, then a qualified doctor should assess your disposition and give you a sound advice to address it....
2006-08-15 20:37:55 · answer #7 · answered by Mike_Cruiser 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm no not abnormal. I used to stay at my friends house in high school and her older brother who is now about 27 would scream SNAKES and things like that. You can see a doctor maybe they can suggest some therapies. Or go to sleep listening to lovely music or something. Good luck :)
2006-08-15 18:36:02 · answer #8 · answered by FroomeSTAR 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not terrible that you're having this problem. Don't be ashamed it's happening. Do get help though. This is an excellent reason to visit a therapist. He/she may be able to get to the root of what's bothering you.
2006-08-23 03:23:32 · answer #9 · answered by Funchy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And let me guess, you often find yourself in your PJ's in Mommy's bed. Thats not night terrors thats incest. Get a life dude!!
2006-08-22 15:03:52 · answer #10 · answered by iamahotty36 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋